Athletes React on Twitter to Not Guilty Verdict in Trayvon Martin Case

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On Saturday night, George Zimmerman was found not guilty of second-degree murder or manslaughter in the February 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, per CNN’s Greg Botelho.

Many prominent athletes paid attention to the trial as it unfolded. Twitter reaction was rampant when a six-person jury decided Zimmerman’s fate.

Opinions varied across the board, but general sentiment tended to empathize with Martin.

Victor Cruz expressed his sentiments (h/t ridethepine.com), but deleted the tweet not long after posting it.

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry thought that the lesser charge was certain for Zimmerman but was rather shocked to learn of the verdict going in Zimmerman’s favor:

Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade tied in his experiences as a father when he tweeted his feelings on the matter:

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul was nearly at a loss for words but sent his regards to the Martins:

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson responded in a similar fashion: